Q: Is there a need for this?

Unfortunately, yes.

90% of LAUSD 8th graders test below proficient in science

85% test below proficient in math

But the good news is:

So if more kids from more communities learn STEAM, it can benefit both them and L.A.’s economy!

Q: What does L.A. Makerspace do on a daily basis?

Mostly, we facilitate hands-on workshops for kids in subjects like robotics, coding, e-textiles and stop-motion animation ​in library branches all over L.A. County! The kids at the workshops range from about 7-14 years old, and they also serve as trainings for the librarians so that they can later lead workshops on their own.

73 branches​

14 million people visit per year

87 branches​

10.7 million people visit per year

Would you like to come? We hope so! You can find out where and when on the libraries’ websites: